McNamara handed Partick role

Partick Thistle have confirmed the appointment of Jackie McNamara as their new manager. The former Scotland and Celtic defender has been in temporary charge of the Irn-Bru First Division club since the departure of Ian McCall on April 15. Simon Donnelly has been named McNamara's assistant. Thistle director David Beattie told the club's website, www.ptfc.co.uk: "We think that this appointment could prove to be a real boom for the club. "Jackie was hugely impressive during the interview process and during his time in interim charge. "This is, I think, an exciting time for Partick Thistle."

Source: PA